Defensive tackle Justin Jones was selected out of North Carolina State in the third-round for an obvious reason, and that was to shore up a position that has ranked near the bottom in run defense for years. Drafting him only helped add a valuable piece in place of Brandon Mebane, who has shown regression and Corey Liuget who is suspended for four games to start the season.

Jones made his debut as a Charger on Sunday after missing all preseason due to an ankle injury. He didn’t waste anytime by showing the coaching staff that he is capable of being stout against the run and being a contributor to a weak interior defensive line.

This is the second play, which also features Justin Jones. Chiefs in 12 personnel, run a stretch play to the right. Jones drives RG back, walks him down LOS. Rochell extends the edge. Kyzir flies downhill, lays the wood again. Melvin closes from backside. pic.twitter.com/SrSKhU0OwR

Jones thrived at the point of attack, showing the ability to put the Chiefs’ interior offensive linemen on skates by rolling his hips forward. His constant leg drive catered to his ability to get blockers off their mark. He showed a theme of making plays up and down the line of scrimmage putting on display translatable change of direction skills and allowing the second level to come up and finish off plays.

The former North Carolina State product finished the game with three tackles displaying a glimpse at a player that is ready to step in right away going forward. Fans should be excited about the future of Jones and what he can bring to the DT position.